Senior Estimator

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car

Private healthcare

Excellent pension

Job summary

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd is partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor in the North West to recruit a Senior Estimator. You will drive competitive tenders, work across pre-construction teams and ensure robust, achievable submissions for high-value projects.

Ideal candidates will have strong tendering experience in main contracting, with exposure to Education, Defence or Infrastructure being advantageous. A relevant qualification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Extensive tendering experience for main contracting projects.
• Ability to prepare cost plans from first principles.
• Knowledge of education/defence/infrastructure sectors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tenders for major construction projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates from first principles and cost plans.
• Review drawings, specs and tender docs for accuracy.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries and valuations.
• Present recommendations to senior management during reviews.
• Mentor junior estimators within the team.

Skills

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Stakeholder communication

Project prioritization

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

Senior Estimator - Tier 1 Contractor

Location: Manchester / Liverpool / North West England

Salary: Highly competitive + car/car allowance + excellent benefits

Package: Six-figure overall package

Sector: Main Contracting

Projects: Education, Defence & Major Infrastructure

Peace Recruitment is working in partnership with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their established North West business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor with a strong presence across the region and an impressive pipeline of secured and upcoming work.

The business delivers complex, high-value projects across Education, Defence, Infrastructure and major public-sector frameworks, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on some of the most significant projects being delivered across the North West.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role within the pre-construction team, taking responsibility for the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders across a range of major projects.

Working closely with the wider commercial, operational and pre-construction teams, you will be involved from the initial tender stage through to handover, ensuring submissions are commercially robust, competitive and achievable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing tenders for major construction projects
• Preparing detailed cost estimates from first principles
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Producing accurate cost plans and tender submissions
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Analysing quotations and identifying best value
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the tender process
• Working closely with Design, Commercial, Planning and Operational teams
• Supporting value engineering and alternative construction solutions
• Attending tender reviews and presenting recommendations to senior management
• Developing strong relationships with clients, consultants and the wider supply chain
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the estimating team where required

About You

My client is looking for an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator with a background working for a main contractor.

You should have a strong understanding of the construction tender process and be comfortable working on complex, high-value projects.

Experience within Education, Defence, Infrastructure or major public-sector projects would be advantageous, although candidates from other relevant main contracting backgrounds will also be considered.

You will ideally have:

• Previous estimating experience within a main contracting environment
• Experience tendering medium to large-scale construction projects
• Strong commercial and technical understanding
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodology and current market rates
• Experience working with subcontractors and supply chains
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and tender deadlines
• A relevant construction or commercial qualification would be advantageous

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a genuine Tier 1 contractor with an excellent reputation in the UK construction market and a significant pipeline of work across the North West.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Six-figure overall package
• Highly competitive basic salary
• Car allowance/company car
• Excellent company pension
• Private healthcare and wider benefits
• Exposure to major, technically challenging projects
• Strong pipeline of secured and future work
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

The stability and resources of one of the UK's leading contractors

The business is keen to speak with ambitious Estimators who want to develop their career within a collaborative and well-established regional team.

All conversations and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.